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Deer Hunting in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 3,651 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 52nd in the state. The county is roughly 20% public land.
Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
3,651 total deer
Antlered2,021
Antlerless1,630
Public Land
20% public — 114,366 acres
Local/Metropark
95,577 ac
84%
State Park/Recreation
18,451 ac
16%
Other federal
160 ac
0%
Other state
95 ac
0%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
83 ac
0%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 2,021 | 1,630 | 3,651 |
Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov
Harvest figures for Rusk County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
Wisconsin deer season, 2025-2026
Wisconsin deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Wisconsin season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Wisconsin wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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